Is Fordcombe Church of England Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 18 October 2022. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 82nd of 445 primary schools in Kent. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Fordcombe Church of England Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 62% of pupils at Fordcombe Church of England Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Fordcombe Church of England Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Fordcombe Church of England Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Fordcombe Church of England Primary School

The Green, Fordcombe, Tunbridge Wells, TN3 0RY

Local ranking82nd of 445 primary schools in Kent

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

105

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 18 October 2022.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 62.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 23.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 77.0%
Writing (Expected): 85.0%
Maths (Expected): 69.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 69.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 107.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 106.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 103.0
Cohort Size: 13

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 62
Boys: 32 (56%)
Girls: 25 (44%)
Capacity: 105 (54% full)
SEND: 17.8%
FSM Eligible: 33.9%
EAL: 14.5%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.2%
SEN Support: 14.5%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 13.8:1
Teachers (FTE): 4.5
Budget per Pupil: £9,629/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 8.2% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 21.4% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Church of England
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 87.1%
White Other: 12.9%

87.1%

White British

12.9%

White Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01892740224

office@fordcombe.kent.sch.uk

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The Green

Tunbridge Wells, South East

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Administrative

URN: 146400
UKPRN: 10081146
Establishment No.: 3313
Trust: THE TENAX SCHOOLS TRUST

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